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Howston Family History

Howston Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holston, Houston, Hogston, Hoston, Howson, Howton, Royston, Colston

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Where is the Howston family from?

You can see how Howston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Howston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Howston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Howston families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Howston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Howston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Howston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Howston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Howston. 100% of Howston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Howston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Howston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Howston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Howston. For the veterans among your Howston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Howston lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1964, in the United States, Howston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Howston in 1952 was 48, and 73 in 1964.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Howston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Howston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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